A large-scale survey on epidemiology and underreporting of needlestick and sharp injuries among healthcare workers in China

BackgroundNeedlestick and sharp injuries (NSI) carry the risk of transmitting numerous bloodborne pathogens, leading to both health and economic burdens. The underreporting of NSIs among healthcare workers (HCWs) is a global issue of concern, as timely treatment and prevention of complications rely...

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Main Authors: Wang Tonghui, Liang Ying, Wu Xiaolu, Hao Ming
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2023-11-01
Series:Frontiers in Public Health
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpubh.2023.1292906/full